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Difference Between Militant And Terrorist by slimderek(m): 3:23pm On Jun 17, 2016 |
Militant vs terrorist: In a war torn world where many devastating incidents have caused the world to break apart so many times, the terms militant and terrorist are two words that have reached the familiarity of common household names. However, while these two terms are being used interchangeably all over the world, the words militant and terrorist are two words that carry very significant connotations of their own which must not be confused for the sake of humanity. Who is a militant? A militant is an individual who is aggressive or violent or intensely active usually for a cause in which they believe in. the word militant is derived from the 15th century Latin term “militare” that translates in to “to serve as a soldier” and hence gives the idea of a defensive group who are at odds with an invading group that threaten their independence or their well being. However, the modern definition of the term militant implies an individual who utilizes vigorous and extreme means of achieving an objective that is usually political. However, they may not use physical violence or combat to attain their means. Who is a terrorist? A terrorist is an individual who utilizes terror as a means of coercion, using violence as a means of attaining a religious, political or an ideological goal. Terrorists deliberately target civilians or disregard their safety when in battle and usually employ acts of unlawful violence and war in order to reach their targets. While there are no definite definitions for the word terrorism, a terrorist is usually responsible for the destruction of property, heavy bloodshed, crimes against humanity and etc. Some popular terrorist groups that are that have been plaguing the world more recently can be named as the Al-Qaeda and the LTTE who have been responsible for significant bloodshed around the globe. What is the difference between a terrorist and a militant? These two words are often used interchangeably whereas it is usually considered as wrong to do so. However, a militant and a terrorist both have their own agendas and mostly, these agendas are political. The difference however lies in the means with which they hope to achieve their desired goal. Terrorists are thus named because of the fact that they utilize fear for attaining their desired goal. The way in which they instill fear in people or the state is by using armed violence, destructing public property, destroying and killing innocent people and thereby posing as a threat to human lives and the overall wellbeing of a country or a nation. Terrorists often choose civilians as their targets, thus drawing the attention of the authorities towards themselves while they also target government organizations for their attacks. Militants however, do not use physical violence. They are usually seen to be using verbal violence, taking extreme action to achieve a desired goal. Militants do not target civilians as terrorists do and they have no desire of instilling fear in people and gaining their objective through fear. Militants usually rebel against the state and the authorities with the aim of gaining liberation or independence. However, it is a commonly known fact that a militant will resolve to terrorism if he or she cannot gain his or her objectives through peaceful means. There is proof that most terrorists initiated their operations as militants, gradually making their way in to becoming fully fledged terrorists. It is said that most militants all over the world support terrorist groups with the aim of gaining their support in fulfilling their respective ambitions. Terrorism is regarded as an offence all over the world and is also looked down upon with much disdain. Summary Terrorists use terror to obtain their objectives. Militants do not seek to use terror in obtaining their goals. Terrorists resort to physical violence whereas militants use more verbal violence. Terrorists usually target civilians and instill fear in them in order to gain the attention of the authorities. Militants do not harm civilians and instead, they choose to rebel against the state. Militants will not hesitate to resort to terrorism if their needs are not met. Source http://www.wikidifference.com/difference-between-militant-and-terrorist/ 11 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: Difference Between Militant And Terrorist by PRYCE(m): 3:46pm On Jun 17, 2016 |
Militants however, do not use physical violence. They are usually seen to be using verbal violence, taking extreme action to achieve a desired goal. Militants do not target civilians as terrorists do and they have no desire of instilling fear in people and gaining their objective through fear. Militants usually rebel against the state and the authorities with the aim of gaining liberation or independence. Those APC touts from 'No Man's Land' a.k.a Lagos should come see! Bunch of fúcking retards!!! lalasticlala 69 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Difference Between Militant And Terrorist by Slimvincent(m): 5:25pm On Jun 17, 2016 |
Ok so u mean dat Niger Delta Avengers are MILITANTS...while Boko haram are TERRORISTS? 71 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Difference Between Militant And Terrorist by martyns303(m): 5:25pm On Jun 17, 2016 |
They all maim 2 Likes |
Re: Difference Between Militant And Terrorist by marketresearch: 5:25pm On Jun 17, 2016 |
well i dont know of difference i know of similarities 1. They aall fight for selfish reasons 2. They are killers and murderers 3. They are kidnappers 4. They always go through violent means to get what they want 5. They usually hide under religion or tribe 6. They always claim they are fighting for a just cause 7. They are usually politically motivated 8. They are usually bunch of power hungry miscreant 9. They thrive through propaganda 10. They both uses guns and bombs 11. Lots of Innocent lives are usually losts in the process 12. They are never satisfied no matter what you give them 13. They cant be trusted 14. They are here and wont be surprised when im being quoted 168 Likes 20 Shares |
Re: Difference Between Militant And Terrorist by Nobody: 5:25pm On Jun 17, 2016 |
Both militants and terrorists are bastards. . . 48 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: Difference Between Militant And Terrorist by Nobody: 5:25pm On Jun 17, 2016 |
Coming back to to write more |
Re: Difference Between Militant And Terrorist by photoshoot(m): 5:25pm On Jun 17, 2016 |
Nonsense In Nigeria, they are the same.... 24 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Difference Between Militant And Terrorist by shaboti: 5:25pm On Jun 17, 2016 |
And there is also a big difference btwn peaceful protesters and terrorists. Cc: yoruba illiterates 28 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Difference Between Militant And Terrorist by StepTwo: 5:26pm On Jun 17, 2016 |
ok |
Re: Difference Between Militant And Terrorist by Chrisrare: 5:26pm On Jun 17, 2016 |
I cant comment now cos i'm in a meeting... 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Difference Between Militant And Terrorist by Explorers(m): 5:26pm On Jun 17, 2016 |
* Terrorists usually target civilians and instill fear in them in order to gain the attention of the authorities or government. Militants do not harm civilians and instead, they choose to rebel against the state. *. A terrorist is a person who will go to any level of creating violence for achieving what he desires. * A militant need not use violence to reach his goal. And if situation demands, a militant will not hesitate to violence. A terrorist always creates violent situations to create fear in people or to foil a government. * The terrorists have no regard for human lives and they unleash terror activities in different regions of the world, killing millions. *. When the terrorist indulges more in real violence, the militant uses more of verbal violence. *. Militant kidnap for ransom or goal, but terrorist kidnap to kill. 7 Likes 1 Share
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Re: Difference Between Militant And Terrorist by icemann(m): 5:26pm On Jun 17, 2016 |
In that context of differentiating Boko Haram and the Niger Delta Militants, You would have asked the difference between a freedom fighter and a terrorist. The difference is dependent on which side you are supporting or sympathize with. As of 1980s Nelson Mandela was classified a terrorist (Like Osama, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, Mullah Omar, Timothy McVeigh etc) and he was later elected a president. Did Nelson Mandela fit the profile of a terrorist? Yes he did. Did he fit the profile of a freedom fighter (some one that fights for justice for the oppressed), Off-course he did. The US was once a colony of the UK but people like George Washington rebelled with a war and won their independence. If they had lost what would we have called the rebels? I guess they would have been charged with treason and killed (probably hanged to the amusement of the public). In the Nigerian context, The Fighters in ND are calling themselves freedom fighters cause they are fighting for the rights of the people to control the resources in their land. The Govt views the as rebels because of the losses they would face in a successful Niger Delta rebellion. So there you have the answer, it depends on what sides you sympathize with. 17 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Difference Between Militant And Terrorist by NinaArsenal(f): 5:26pm On Jun 17, 2016 |
The difference is clear. 2 Likes |
Re: Difference Between Militant And Terrorist by Macwytt(m): 5:26pm On Jun 17, 2016 |
all we want is OUR OIL! 9 Likes |
Re: Difference Between Militant And Terrorist by Seeeeeeee: 5:26pm On Jun 17, 2016 |
SIMILARITIES: They both commit crime. 4 Likes |
Re: Difference Between Militant And Terrorist by shakur4luv(m): 5:26pm On Jun 17, 2016 |
smh for u op |
Re: Difference Between Militant And Terrorist by truthspeaks: 5:26pm On Jun 17, 2016 |
Nice post Op. Apc e-zombies need dis d more. Their buhari is quick to declare NDA n armless Ipob as terrorists bt failed to do so wen it came to fulani herdsmen aka the Libyans. But I dnt blame him, he has no waec certificate to understand both terms. Buhari sef 13 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Difference Between Militant And Terrorist by nwamummy96: 5:27pm On Jun 17, 2016 |
Militant is Jonathan while terrorist is buhari 15 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Difference Between Militant And Terrorist by Nutase: 5:27pm On Jun 17, 2016 |
Na Buhari cos am? 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Difference Between Militant And Terrorist by Nobody: 5:27pm On Jun 17, 2016 |
Forget about the names/adjective.....na the same mama born them. 12 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Difference Between Militant And Terrorist by Joel3(m): 5:27pm On Jun 17, 2016 |
....I don't think there are much different from terrorist and militant as both of them fight the state for some objective. it all boys down to what the government take them to be.. government can lebel. them any thing like criminals, saboteur, militant and terrorist. militant on the other hand can turn to violent and destruction of government installation if they feel that they cannot actualize their objective through peaceful dialogue or peace. militant can also fight for breakaway from state be it political or whatever. and again there is no mercy and amnesty for terrorist any where in the world. but the might be for militant. 2 Likes |
Re: Difference Between Militant And Terrorist by feaworaoja007: 5:27pm On Jun 17, 2016 |
hmmmmm |
Re: Difference Between Militant And Terrorist by HAH: 5:28pm On Jun 17, 2016 |
Mtchew terrorist and militant are all the same but sadly when the offender is a Muslim he is terrorist and not a Muslim a militant shekenan Just notice anytime there is mass murder the media is waiting to hear if the perpetrator is a Muslim, if he is then it is a terrorist act if not then he is either a militant or lunatic 26 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Difference Between Militant And Terrorist by gr8gem(f): 5:28pm On Jun 17, 2016 |
In summary they re militerror Abi? E.g militant is to............. while terrorist is to............ Fill in the blank space. I no anytin o 1 Like |
Re: Difference Between Militant And Terrorist by Pavore9: 5:28pm On Jun 17, 2016 |
Militants have their pockets in mind while Terrorists have been brainwashed into believing something pleasurable awaits them after death! No one can alledge that Shekau built a university outside Nigeria nor have billions in his account(s) because the deranged mind is more concerned about his 72 vurgins! 8 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Difference Between Militant And Terrorist by Young03(m): 5:29pm On Jun 17, 2016 |
Paul n Silas the difference is clear 2 Likes |
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